Seoul to Shanghai Time Converter

Converting time between Seoul and Shanghai is simple with our converter. Shanghai is 1 hour behind Seoul.

🇰🇷South Korea
1 hour behind
🇨🇳China

Current Time in Seoul

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Daytime
1 hour behind
time difference

Current Time in Shanghai

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Daytime
Time Zone
Seoul
UTC Offset
UTC-1
Distance
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Time Zone
Shanghai

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Shanghai is 1 hour behind of Seoul

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Common conversion times between Seoul and Shanghai

🇰🇷Seoul Time
🇨🇳Shanghai Time
12:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM5:00 AM

Understanding the Time Difference

The time difference between Seoul and Shanghai is 1 hour. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 11:00 in Shanghai. This 1-hour delay affects scheduling for calls, meetings, and travel plans.

Best Times for Meetings

The best time for meetings between Seoul and Shanghai is during the 7-hour overlap window from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Seoul time (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Shanghai time).

Business Hours Overlap

Business hours overlap for 7 hours daily. In Seoul, this window is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, corresponding to 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Shanghai.

Cultural Considerations

When planning meetings between Seoul and Shanghai, consider local business hours and cultural preferences for meeting times.

Planning Your Schedule

When coordinating between Seoul and Shanghai, remember to account for:

⏰ Time Factors

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Peak traffic and commute times that might affect availability

🌍 Cultural Factors

  • Local holidays and observances in both cities
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times and communication styles